NY HOME IMPROVEMENT
CONTRACTOR ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE ASSESSMENTS &
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QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
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DETAILED SOLUTIONS A+ GRADED
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( ALL VERIFIED )
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, What is "home improvement" (H.I.)? (C R R R R A A I)
the construction, repair, remodeling, alteration, rehabilitation, renovation, improvement, or
addition to any land or building used as a residence or dwelling place.
What parts of a home can a H.I. include?
Any part of the home OR land (including basements, driveways, fences, garages, landscaping,
patios, porches, sidewalks, swimming pools, and terraces.)
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What system installations are part of H.I.? (4)
Central heating/air conditioning, Central vacuum, Doors, windows, awnings, and
Communication systems.
C
What is NOT considered H.I.?
LO
Construction of a new home or building, Sale of goods or materials in connection with the
installation of or application of goods or materials, Work performed on a residence owned or
controlled by the state or municipality
YC
When is Painting or decoration of a building, residence, home, or apartment considered H.I.?
When there is painting work being done as part of other home improvement work.
When is Painting or decoration of a building, residence, home, or apartment NOT considered
H.I.?
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When it is a standalone job not part of other home improvement work.
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Who is a "contractor"?
Anyone who owns, operates, maintains, conducts, controls, or transacts a home improvement
business and undertakes or agrees to perform any home improvement.
ST
What legal entity is a contractor required to be?
A contractor may be an individual, a firm, a company, a partnership, or a corporation.
What is a H.I. contract?
An agreement between a contractor and a consumer or tenant for performance of a home
improvement
CONTRACTOR ACTUAL EXAM
COMPLETE ASSESSMENTS &
K
QUESTIONS WITH CORRECT
C
DETAILED SOLUTIONS A+ GRADED
LO
( ALL VERIFIED )
YC
D
U
ST
, What is "home improvement" (H.I.)? (C R R R R A A I)
the construction, repair, remodeling, alteration, rehabilitation, renovation, improvement, or
addition to any land or building used as a residence or dwelling place.
What parts of a home can a H.I. include?
Any part of the home OR land (including basements, driveways, fences, garages, landscaping,
patios, porches, sidewalks, swimming pools, and terraces.)
K
What system installations are part of H.I.? (4)
Central heating/air conditioning, Central vacuum, Doors, windows, awnings, and
Communication systems.
C
What is NOT considered H.I.?
LO
Construction of a new home or building, Sale of goods or materials in connection with the
installation of or application of goods or materials, Work performed on a residence owned or
controlled by the state or municipality
YC
When is Painting or decoration of a building, residence, home, or apartment considered H.I.?
When there is painting work being done as part of other home improvement work.
When is Painting or decoration of a building, residence, home, or apartment NOT considered
H.I.?
D
When it is a standalone job not part of other home improvement work.
U
Who is a "contractor"?
Anyone who owns, operates, maintains, conducts, controls, or transacts a home improvement
business and undertakes or agrees to perform any home improvement.
ST
What legal entity is a contractor required to be?
A contractor may be an individual, a firm, a company, a partnership, or a corporation.
What is a H.I. contract?
An agreement between a contractor and a consumer or tenant for performance of a home
improvement
